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friction and forces
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Motion | an objects change in position relative to a reference point |
| Speed | the distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occurred |
| Velocity | the speed of an object in a particular direction |
| Acceleration | the rate at which velocity changes over time |
| Force | a push or a pull |
| Newton | the unit for force |
| Net Force | when lots of forces act on a object |
| Friction | a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact |
| Gravity | a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses |
| Weight | a measure of the gravitaional force exerted on an object |
| Mass | a measure of the amount of matter in an object |